Lacey, WA

Weekly Safety Report: Fire and Burglary Incidents Shake Lacey, Washington

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Two incidents occurred in Lacey, Washington this week. The first incident involved a massive fire in a mobile home park, which spread to two additional homes. Firefighters from Lacey Fire Department, Olympia Fire Department, and East Olympia Fire District 6 successfully extinguished the fire without any reported injuries. The second incident involved a burglary and assault in a Lacey home, where a teenager allegedly broke into his ex-partner's home and shot two people. The suspect, along with two others, is currently held in Thurston County jail.

Crews knock down fire in Lacey mobile home park (09/09/2023)

A massive fire broke out in a mobile home park in Lacey, engulfing a mobile home and spreading to two other homes. Firefighters from Lacey Fire Department, Olympia Fire Department, and East Olympia Fire District 6 responded to the scene and successfully extinguished the fire. No injuries were reported.

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Bail set for three young men accused of burglarizing Lacey home, assaulting occupants (09/09/2023)

A Lacey teenager, along with two other suspects, is accused of breaking into his ex-partner's home and shooting two people. The incident occurred in a Lacey apartment, and the suspect was arrested by Lacey officers. The teenager is currently held in Thurston County jail on charges of assault and burglary.

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